Product Development Scientist – Consumer Health Formulations

Haleon

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 123,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Haleon in Richmond, VA is seeking a Product Development Scientist to lead and contribute to formulation and product development across innovation and development projects. You will design experiments, develop robust formulations, and drive programs from concept through commercialization with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background, hands-on lab experience, and passion for consumer healthcare and wellness innovation.

Qualifications

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
3+ years of relevant formulation or product development experience in consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, OTC medicines, dietary supplements, foods, or an adjacent industry.
Hands-on laboratory experience applying scientific principles to formulation and product development challenges.
Experience designing experiments and organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating technical data.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development plans, ensuring fit for purpose technical robustness, cost efficiency, manufacturability, scalability, and global deployment.
Collaborate with external development partners, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and testing laboratories to deliver technically robust development programs.
Develop superior prototypes, optimize formulations, and establish a design space through structured experimentation.
Design experiments and carry out scientific work with an awareness of state-of-the-art technology.
Create research plans to fit overall project objectives.
Implement written procedures and departmental quality documentation (including SOPs, batch documentation, validation protocols and reports) and ensure work is conducted accordingly.
Conduct all work in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.
Remain current on scientific literature and emerging technologies relevant to formulation development.
Present technical findings at project and departmental meetings.
Support training activities and share technical expertise within the team.